Command Master Chief
CMDCM Joseph Watts

Command Master Chief Watts is a native of Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Hawaii Pacific University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.  He enlisted in the United States Navy in May 2000 and attended basic training in Great Lakes, Illinois.  He attended Storekeeper “A” School in Meridian, Mississippi and then went to Basic Enlisted Submarine School in Groton, Connecticut. 

Upon completion of his training, he reported to his first command, USS Greeneville (SSN 772) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where he served as a junior storekeeper. Watts’ history of assignments includes Naval Submarine Support Command, Pearl Harbor, USS Louisville (SSN 724), USS Minnesota (SSN 783), and Defense Logistics Agency Maritime, Pearl Harbor.  He took on the role of Chief of the Boat while on board USS Mississippi (SSN 782). After taking on the rank of Command Master Chief, he served as the CMC of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA from June 2021 until August 2023. He reported to his current duty station Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadron (VP) 45 as Command Master Chief in November of 2023.

His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards), the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4 awards) and various other unit, service, and campaign awards.